Exactly one year ago, on June 5th, I started commuting full-time on my Cycrown CycRun, a 750W budget eBike I grabbed almost on impulse. My wife called it “just another toy,” said I’d ride it for a week and forget about it. Honestly, I wasn’t sure she was wrong.
But here we are. One full year, hundreds of commutes, grocery runs, coffee stops, and just aimless evening rides later, and I’m still riding it almost every day.
What I didn’t expect: How much I’d enjoy the commute. I used to dread traffic. Now I actually look forward to those morning and evening rides. How satisfying it is to pass a line of stuck cars with the wind on your face.
How different the world feels at 20mph. I’ve discovered backroads, murals, hidden parks, and neighborhoods I never noticed from a car. And yeah, how smug I feel every time gas prices spike. 😌
CycRun isn't a fancy bike. It’s not fast, and the range isn’t huge. But it’s been solid for what I need — and after a full year, I’m starting to think maybe this “toy” is here to stay.
To anyone still debating: you’d be surprised how far a 750W bike and a bit of curiosity can take you.
by Gold_Mango8335
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You might post to an ebike r/..
Basically an electric motorcycle innit?
I’ve been thinking about switching to an eBike too, but I’m not sure I can commit.
I ditched my car…
…for a fixed gear bike 🙃
Don’t be like me (unless you’re crazy and/or it’s relatively flat where you live).